Small Wonders

By Matt Jaffe, Tim Swanson and Robert P. Farmer

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Big cities are fun, but for a slower pace and simple pleasures, small towns have a big advantage. Think beach picnics with freshly shucked oysters and crisp regional wines; corn buttermilk pancakes in your scenic mountain cottage; or waking up under a skylight to the sound of seagulls. Here are eight great tiny towns with populations of 15,000 or under, and all within about three hours from home. Let’s get small! >>